However, now is not the time to deal with him. Xiao Hechuan and Helian Jing guessed that the urgent summons to the palace this time was probably related to the war in Rakshasa Kingdom.
Sure enough, Eunuch Fu called them in, and the emperor directly showed them a dozen urgent reports sent from the border waters.
After reading it, everyone looked solemn.
"Your Majesty, Luosha has always been ambitious and is the overlord of the Western Continent. They have a weapon called a fire gun, which is extremely lethal and powerful, and makes people shudder. They also have another weapon called an incendiary bomb, which can cause a large area of fire and is difficult to extinguish. Many small countries that have fought against them have been tortured and in pain.
Although we have received news that they will attack Daqing, we have only been preparing for war for more than half a year. They are indeed fully prepared. If we cannot gain an advantage in the sea, our Daqing soldiers will be in trouble after they land. "
The Minister of War had studied the Rakshasa Kingdom carefully. He felt that his performance would surely impress the emperor.
However, Helian Jing had already found out all these details.
"Before the battle, you've already destroyed your own morale. You're the Minister of War, but you still say something that will boost others' morale and destroy your own prestige. Daqing is also a regional hegemon. Our land area is twice as large as Luosha's. We have strong soldiers and horses. Luosha is just a country headed by a woman. Why should we be afraid of it?"
The Left Prime Minister is indeed an old-fashioned person. He is old and the things he says are not up to par.
He still underestimated women. He actually thought that the emperor of Rakshasa Kingdom was a woman, so he looked down on other people's strength.
"The woman you are talking about is a woman who has personally led three expeditions to the Western Continent during her 20 years in office and conquered three small countries in the Western Continent. This Empress Jocelyn is not a woman from Daqing who is gentle and graceful, and who mainly supports her husband and raises children. She is ambitious and powerful, and is stronger than some of our men. Don't look down on her."
The reputation of Empress Joscelyn is extremely famous. She is just like the name of the country Rakshasa, a famous female Rakshasa.
During her reign, she was decisive in killing people. Anyone who disobeyed her discipline would be killed with a sword very efficiently. She was most like the founding empress of the Rakshasa Kingdom.
"No matter how strong she is, she is just a woman. In short, Your Majesty, I think we should not avoid the war. We must let this arrogant woman have a good taste of the pain that our Daqing Dynasty has given her."
Several military ministers held different opinions. Some neutral ones proposed negotiations first. For example, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet first considered the inconvenience and disaster that the war would bring to the people. It would be best if they could negotiate and avoid a war.
The Minister of War was not incompetent, otherwise he would not have climbed to this position. He suggested to maneuver first, wait and see, not to take the initiative to fight, but also not to fight, first to test the opponent's patience and give the rear more opportunities to prepare.
"We don't have a commander in chief right now, but the other side has sent two princes to lead the army. We in Daqing cannot lose our morale. Your Highness, the Crown Prince is a man of both civil and military talents. I think this is a great opportunity for you to hone your skills. Why don't we let your Highness take charge and go to the front with the Marquis of Zhenbei to support the battle."
The Minister of War made this proposal, and only those who knew his selfish motives understood his intention.
Get Helian Jing out of Kyoto to fight against Luosha. Facing an opponent like Luosha, once the war breaks out, he will probably be in danger of death. If he dies on the battlefield, then the position of crown prince will be in the pocket of the second prince.
As for the skinny monkey from the fourth brother, he is nothing to be afraid of.
Xiao Hechuan remained silent because he felt that the Minister of War's evil ambitions were obvious.
The emperor remained silent, watching them arguing.
The Grand Secretary of the Cabinet did not agree to let Helian Jing take charge.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is the crown prince of Daqing. The battlefield is dangerous and unpredictable. We don't need to force the crown prince to lead the army for the sake of so-called morale. Daqing is not without talented generals. The son of Zhenbei Marquis is brave and proficient in military books. He also has the experienced veteran of Zhenbei Marquis to lead the army. The two princes of Luosha are said to be incompetent. Why should we take them seriously? Besides, our son of Xuanping Marquis of Kyoto is the first in the martial arts test. He is young and promising, and has high martial arts skills. He can also go to the battlefield. In short, I think it is inappropriate to let His Highness the Crown Prince lead the army!"
"I second your proposal. If you really want to send a prince to the front line, the Prince of Chu and the Prince of Yong are the most suitable candidates. There is no need for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to lead the army in person!"
In the eyes of these old ministers, the crown prince is the foundation of the future country. Bravery or not is not the most important thing. What he needs to possess is political talent, and the most important thing is to be able to lead the future of a country.
His Majesty was overwhelmed by their noise.
So, he looked directly at Helian Jing and asked:
"What do you think, Prince?"
Before coming, Helian Jing and Xiao Hechuan had already talked about it on the way, and this situation was already within their expectations.
"Father, I am willing to lead the troops into battle."
If it weren't for Xiao Hechuan, he might have chosen to stay in Kyoto, but now that Xiao Hechuan is behind him, he doesn't have to worry about any trouble in Kyoto after he leaves, because he will leave enough people to help him.
With his talent, it would be easy for him to restrain the second and fourth brothers.
Now the eldest royal brother is an ally rather than an opponent. He has arranged things for him regarding Fang Miao. He owes him such a big favor, so he must repay it.
The emperor had expected Helian Jing's decision to take command, so he did not find it strange. On the contrary, his decision made the Grand Secretary and the left and right prime ministers anxious.
"Your Highness, please don't do that. Think twice!"
The only one who was happy was the Minister of War. He felt that Helian Jing had fallen into his trap and almost couldn't hold back a smile.
When the time comes, he goes to the battlefield, and he will maneuver there and create some accidents so that the prince can never return to Kyoto. By then, Prince Yong will ascend to the throne and become the crown prince, and the king in the future. Then he will be the most powerful minister in the future. Why should he care about the faces of these old guys?
"As the crown prince of Daqing, I must live up to the high hopes that this country and the people have placed on me. I am confident that I can achieve the best results and benefits for Daqing, and even minimize the losses."
With Fang Miao as the trump card in hand, Helian Jing is full of confidence.
They don't know the truth, and of course they don't know where his confidence comes from. All he needs to do is to convince the public with results.
His Majesty also knew his intention. The father and son had already reached an agreement, and calling them here today was just a formality.
"Since the prince has this confidence, I will grant your wish. You must not let me down!"
The father and son, working in unison, manipulated these ministers at their will.
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